What must a Dog Haus franchisee deliver to the franchisor after executing the lease?

According to Dog Haus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, after executing the lease for their franchise location, a franchisee must promptly deliver a fully executed copy of the lease to Dog Haus. This copy must be in the form and on the terms that Dog Haus has previously accepted, and this delivery should occur without any further request from Dog Haus.

This requirement ensures that Dog Haus has a record of the lease agreement and can verify that the terms are consistent with what they have approved. This is important for protecting Dog Haus's interests and ensuring that the franchise location meets their standards. The lease also needs to include specific provisions that protect Dog Haus, such as the right to take over the lease if the franchisee defaults or fails to renew, and the ability to remove Dog Haus branding if the franchisee fails to do so.

Furthermore, Dog Haus needs to have at least fifteen days to confirm that specific provisions are included in the proposed lease. The franchisee and landlord must also execute an Option to Obtain Lease Assignment in the form specified by Dog Haus. This allows Dog Haus to prepare an addendum to Exhibit A and provide it to the franchisee. These stipulations are in place to safeguard Dog Haus's brand and operational consistency, and to provide the franchisor with options should the franchisee's business encounter difficulties.